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7260 North Avenue
Frankfort, IL 60423
Phone:  (815) 469-4330
Fax:  (815) 464-1596

  Principal

Principal: Laura C. Goebel
Associate Principal: Ryan Nagle
Assistant Principal: Monica Laux

  School Hours

Office Hours: 7:25 AM - 3:55 PM
School Hours: 7:50 AM - 2:20 PM

Athletics at SHJH

 

 

 

2024-2025 Tryout Dates

 
 

 

Intramural Information

 

2023 Summer Athletic Camps

Sports Physicals

All students must have an updated physical in order to try-out and/or join a sport. Students who want to participate in the Athletic Programs Grades 5-8 must complete an Athletics Eligibility Form. All sections, including exam by physician, must be completed and signed in order for a student to tryout or participate in a sport. The physical is valid for thirteen months.This also includes intramurals: bowling, golf, fitness club, basketball and volleyball. A student will be denied participation or a try-out without a valid physical on file. Should you have any questions regarding our athletic program, please contact our athletic director, Mr. Fred Pufahl, at fpufahl@summithill.org.

Athletic Forms

 

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Intramurals

Open to Season Physical
Golf All Students August - September Required
Bowling All Students February - April Required
Basketball Students Not in Track March - May Required
Volleyball Students Not In Track March - May Required
Chess All Students November - February Not Required

BASEBALL

  • Coach: Fred Pufahl & Michael Deustcher
    • Activity Fee: $20
      • Uniform Deposit: $75
        • Additional Costs: $25 (Hat & Socks) & $40 (White Game Pants)

          Boys' Baseball is for 7th and 8th graders only. Tryouts and practices begin before the start of the school year. Practices begin the day after tryouts end. If an athlete makes the team, they must be present for practices/games Monday thru Saturday. A sports physical must be on file to try-out. Students pay a $20 activity fee and must turn in a uniform deposit. Other uniform fees apply; refer to handouts.

           

          BASKETBALL

          • Girls' Coaches: TBA & Jodi Canter
            • Boys' Coaches: Fred Pufahl & Yorlyn O'Leary
              • Activity Fee: $20
                • Uniform Deposit: $75

                  Boys' and Girls' Basketball is for 7th and 8th graders only. Practices begin the day after tryouts end. If an athlete makes the team they must be present for practices / games Monday thru Saturday. A sports physical must by on file to try-out. Students pay a $20 activity fee and must turn in a $75 uniform deposit. The girls' season begins in late August and runs through December and the boys' season begins in mid-October and runs through February.

                   

                   

                  CHEERLEADING

                  • Activity Fee: $20
                    • Uniform Deposit: $150
                      • Additional Fees: $700 (Apparel, Choreography, Camps, etc.)

                        SHJH offers two different opportunities for cheerleading: competitive and spirit cheerleaders.

                        Competitive Squad
                        Spirit Squads
                        Competition Coach: Alexandra Canino Spirit Coach: Bianca Madden
                        The competitive cheer squad is a mixture seventh and eighth grade students. This squad competes at the state level as well as other competitions. These cheerleaders must be available to compete on the weekends. There is one spirit squad that supports the boys' basketball players. They cheer at all home games.

                        CROSS COUNTRY

                        • Coach: Pat Sullivan & Scott Smalter
                          • Activity Fee: $20
                            • Uniform Deposit: $50
                              • Additional Cost(s): $20 (Uniform Shorts)

                                Boys' and Girls' Cross Country are for students in 5th through 8th grade. Tryouts and practices begin before the start of the school year. There are no cuts for Cross Country, but athletes need to be at practice/meets Monday thru Saturday. A sports physical must by on file to try-out. Students pay a $20 activity fee and must turn in a uniform deposit.

                                 

                                 

                                SOFTBALL

                                • Varsity Coach: Scott Chromcak
                                  • JV Coach: Kristen McDonald
                                    • Activity Fee: $20
                                      • Uniform Deposit: $75
                                        • Additional Cost(s): $25 (Hat and Socks)

                                          Girls' Softball is for 7th and 8th graders only. Tryouts and practices begin before the start of the school year. Practices begin the day after tryouts end. If an athlete makes the team, they must be present for practices/games Monday thru Saturday. A sports physical must by on file to try-out. Students pay a $20 activity fee and must turn in a uniform deposit. Other fees apply for uniforms. Softball runs through September.

                                           

                                          TRACK

                                          • Coaches: Jack Howard, Keith McGrail, Yorlyn O’Leary, and Michelle Willamsen
                                            • Activity Fee: $20
                                              • Uniform Deposit: $50

                                                Boys' and Girls' Track - 7th and 8th grades. The track season begins in March and runs through the end of May. Athletes need to be at practice / meets Monday through Saturday and available for IESA state series weekend meets in May. A sports physical must by on file to try-out. Students pay a $20 activity fee and must turn in a uniform deposit.

                                                 

                                                VOLLEYBALL

                                                • Boys' Coaches: Keith McGrail & Jack Howard
                                                  • Girls' Coaches: Jack Howard & Keith McGrail
                                                    • Activity Fee: $20
                                                      • Uniform Deposit: $75
                                                        • Tryouts: $25 (Uniform Spandex - Girls)

                                                          Boys' and Girls' Volleyball is for 7th and 8th graders only. If an athlete makes the team, they must be present for practices Monday thru Friday. A sports physical must by on file to try-out. Students pay a $20 activity fee and must turn in a uniform deposit. Tryouts and practices for the boys begin before the start of the school year. Practices begin the day after tryouts end. The boys play August through October and the girls' season begins in December and runs through March.

                                                           

                                                           

                                                          INTRAMURAL GOLF

                                                          • Coaches: Jack Howard, Beth Zinsky, & Laura Meagher
                                                            • Activity Fee: $20
                                                              • Summit Hill Junior High does not provide clubs, golf balls, etc.

                                                                Come one, come all. This activity is coed for students with all ability levels. Golfers learn the basics of the golf swing as well as golf course etiquette. A current physical must be on file. This is a fall activity. First meeting is in the beginning of August. There is an individual IESA state series golf tournament that will take place in September. A student-athlete must attend at least 4-5 intramural golf sessions during the season in order to qualify for an IESA Sectional tournament. Intramural golf runs through late September. Summit Hill Junior High does not provide clubs, golf balls, etc. Green Fees / Payments due at end of season.

                                                                 

                                                                INTRAMURAL BOWLING

                                                                • Coach: Anna Regas & Fred Pufahl
                                                                  • Activity Fee: $20
                                                                    • Lane Fees: $TBD / Week (3 Games)
                                                                      • Additional: SHJH Bowling Apparel

                                                                        Open to all seventh and eighth grade students. It consists of at least eight sessions of bowling at Tinley Park Bowling Alley. Students are responsible for their own transportation from school to the bowling alley and from the bowling alley to home. This is both intramural and competitive bowling, so all ability levels are welcome to attend! A current physical must be on file. There is an individual and team state series in this event through the IESA. SHJH bowls on Tuesdays during the months of February, March, and April. The IESA state bowling tournament is held in April. 

                                                                         

                                                                         

                                                                        INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL

                                                                        • Coaches: Fred Pufahl & Michael Deutscher
                                                                          • Activity Fee: $20
                                                                            • Meets: M/W/F into May
                                                                              • Time: 2:30-4:00 PM
                                                                                • Location: SHJH Large Gym

                                                                                   
                                                                                  This activity is co-ed. Everyone is welcome. A physical must be on file to participate. This activity begins in March and runs into the month of May. 

                                                                                   

                                                                                   

                                                                                  INTRAMURAL CHESS

                                                                                  • Coach: Dina Blevins
                                                                                    • Activity Fee: $20
                                                                                      • Additional: SHJH Chess Apparel
                                                                                        • Meets: November - February

                                                                                          This is a co-ed club. Chess club usually meets on Fridays. Students of all skill levels are invited. Students play and learn against each other. There will be a tournament to conclude the season. The IESA sponsors a state series in this activity.

                                                                                           

                                                                                          INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL

                                                                                          • Coach: Jen Lewis & Kristen McDonald
                                                                                            • Activity Fee: $20
                                                                                              • Meets: T/Th/F into May
                                                                                                • Time: 2:30-4:00 PM
                                                                                                  • Location: SHJH Large Gym

                                                                                                     
                                                                                                    This activity is co-ed. All ability levels are welcome. A physical must be on file to participate. This activity begins in March and ends in May.